Football superstar Lionel Messi’s family has been struck by misfortune just weeks before a highly anticipated family celebration. Maria Sol Messi — the 32-year-old sister of the Argentine icon — was seriously injured in a road traffic accident in Miami, prompting doctors to hospitalize her and forcing the postponement of her upcoming wedding.
According to multiple media reports, Maria Sol was involved in a single-vehicle crash after she reportedly lost control of her vehicle and collided with a wall. The accident happened in Miami, where she had been spending time with family ahead of her planned wedding in early January 2026.
A widely reported account by Argentinian TV journalist Ángel de Brito — who relayed information from Maria Sol’s mother, Celia Cuccittini — confirmed that the injuries were significant but that Maria Sol is now “out of danger.” However, the recovery process is expected to be long and arduous.
Medical assessments revealed that Maria Sol suffered multiple injuries, including fractures to two vertebrae, a fractured heel and wrist, and burn wounds that doctors describe as particularly difficult to treat. These combined injuries will necessitate extended rehabilitation before she can return to normal activity.
Reportedly, the crash occurred shortly after Maria Sol fainted behind the wheel, though some details — such as whether she was driving an SUV or another type of vehicle — are still emerging in reports. There has been some initial confusion around the circumstances, with early accounts suggesting different scenarios, but the consensus remains that she lost control of the vehicle and struck a wall.
The accident’s timing was especially heartbreaking for the Messi family because **Maria Sol was scheduled to marry long-time partner Julian “Tuli” Arellano on January 3, 2026, in Rosario, Argentina. Arellano is known for his role on the coaching staff of Inter Miami’s under-19 team, where Messi currently plays. The wedding was expected to be a major family event, with Lionel Messi, his wife Antonela Roccuzzo, and other relatives planning to attend.
However, due to the severity of her injuries, the couple has decided to postpone the wedding indefinitely. Family spokespeople and media sources have emphasized that Maria Sol’s health and recovery are the top priority, and celebrations will only be rescheduled once she has made sufficient progress.
Maria Sol has generally maintained a low public profile compared with her world-famous brother. She is a clothing designer and entrepreneur who has worked on her own projects, including time spent living abroad before returning to Argentina. Despite her preference for privacy, this sudden health crisis has thrust her into international headlines.
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